What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Multimedia Manager position at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
Full/Part Time
Full-time
School/Department Information
The Office of Strategic Communications maintains the University’s public image through strategic marketing practices, public relations, media relations, news services, publications, executive messaging and crisis/emergency communications through all channels including print, web, social media and email. The staff establishes standards for articulating the University’s mission, vision, core values, strategic goals and visual identity. These standards guide promotions for the University’s performances and events, and for sharing the accomplishments of its students, alumni, faculty and staff to external audiences that include potential students and parents, alumni, supporters and the general public.
With a primary focus on external communications, the Office of Strategic Communications also offers expertise, insight and strategic planning to the Chancellor and other senior-level administrators on communications issues and events within the campus
community.
With a primary focus on external communications, the Office of Strategic Communications also offers expertise, insight and strategic planning to the Chancellor and other senior-level administrators on communications issues and events within the campus
community.
Primary Description of Work
This position in Strategic Communications will be a working Multimedia Manager who leads and manages all multimedia projects and assignments, including video production (Planning and preparation, filming and editing and finalization), photography, live streaming and more. The multimedia manager is responsible for generating engaging visual content for the university website, digital magazine, social media platforms and news stories about the university, faculty, staff, students and programs. The multimedia manager serves the institution, conservatory and executive team needs.
Work Schedule and hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
**Some evenings and weekends may be required depending upon production schedule
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
**Some evenings and weekends may be required depending upon production schedule
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
The University Multimedia Manager will lead, assist and serve as producer and director of all assigned multimedia projects for marketing, news, website and social media:
- Pre-Production: Including but not limited to development, budgeting, production coordinating, scheduling
- Production: Including but not limited to: managing principal shooting, load equipment in/out, coordinating live-stream set ups, assisting technical crew
- Post-production: Including but not limited to: overseeing editing process, managing assets, writing production reports
This position will independently seek out opportunities for multimedia content across campus that would positively impact the university and keep UNCSA competitive in the higher education and performing arts market.
- This includes researching and developing ideas for the most up-to-date visual storytelling content for use on social media and for marketing — presenting strategic ideas related to findings and offering suggestions when multimedia content is considered for various outreach efforts.
- This position will assist employees in developing creative and innovative ways to deliver the university’s story through video, photography and live media.
- This position will work with clients within the university to determine the multimedia needs for their conservatory, program, event or performance.
- This position will work closely with the Director of Digital Content Strategy and Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications to schedule and produce multimedia content, including the chancellor and other administrators, as well as institution-wide events (i.e. Commencement).
- This position will contribute to the strategic content planning for Strategic Communications — assisting in creative and innovative ways to help deliver multimedia products across multiple mediums and selecting and applying specialized techniques, tools, and talents to enhance the aesthetic quality of projects.
- This position will serve as the advisor to conservatories and programs producing multimedia content with external contractors, ensuring alignment with institutional brand and messaging.
- This position will oversee external photographers and videographers hired for institutional projects and provide guidance to student photographers and videographers, fostering professional development and consistency in visual storytelling.
This position is responsible for:
- Setting the scope of the project, setting deadlines and assigning the project to staff for development and completion.
- Developing scripts, timelines and scheduling to ensure the multimedia meets the needs of the client, follows university guidelines and accurately represents the mission and reputation of the university.
- Scheduling, filming, photographing, live-streaming, editing and finalizing multimedia projects and delivering the videos on time.
- Ensuring staff has the tools and information needed to create a successful product.
- Guaranteeing projects go through the appropriate approval processes.
- Managing and overseeing live-stream productions – including hiring freelance and contract employees for events.
- Coordinating photography assignments for key university events and marketing initiatives.
- Overseeing student crew and freelance/contract employees, including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
- Performance b-roll – delivering cuts to Public Relations to share with media and to the Digital Media team for use on social media.
- Organizing and adding metadata to b-roll and other assets using a digital asset management system.
- Maintaining accurate equipment maintenance and organization, digitizing and maintaining relevant logs, and media storage.
- Managing equipment inventory and preventive maintenance of all audio and video and photography equipment – making recommendations when repairs and purchases are necessary and working with administration throughout repair and purchase process.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in electronics and three years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media engineering environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, Photography or a related field or 3-5 years of experience working multimedia production, including video production, photography and live streaming.
Familiarity with a higher education environment in media or filmmaking
Familiarity with a higher education environment in media or filmmaking
Terms of Employment
S1 12 month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Creating video of the performing arts FAA
- Commercial Drone License/Remote Pilot Certificate
- Experience managing live-stream productions for performances and events.
- Knowledge of digital signage management and content curation.
- Experience with digital asset management systems for organizing multimedia files.
- Management of students, direct reports or contract employees.
- Familiarity with diverse camera platforms.
- Must be comfortable/familiar with 4K workflows, directing, interviewing, cinematography, audio capture, editing and color grading.
- Knowledgeable in lighting, media upload/storage and post-production.
- Experience in photography, including composition, lighting, and post-processing.
- Must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Must be knowledgeable in Adobe Premiere and Media Encoder.
- Experience using Adobe After Effects for motion graphics is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented
- Self-motivated to test new solutions and innovative approaches to work
- High degree of initiative and dependability
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Must be organized to effectively manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate
- Experience working in multimedia production, including video production, photography and live streaming
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Open Date
03/26/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary Range
$58,500 - $60,000
Recruitment Range, if applicable
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an Exempt Professional Staff position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants are welcome to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, National Guard, or veteran status.
EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants are welcome to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, National Guard, or veteran status.
EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu
Salary : $58,500 - $60,000
